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49ers QB Smith in for ineffective Hill (AP) (sports.yahoo.com)

Alex Smith has replaced Shaun Hill at quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers in the second half of their game at Houston. Hill completed 6 of 11 passes for 45 yards in the first half. San Francisco mustered only 50 total yards and three first downs in the half and trailed 21-0 at the break Sunday. Smith, the top overall pick in 2005, hadn't played since Nov.